Department of Oncology, University of Oxford

Last week, the University of Oxford Department of Oncology proudly joined the #WearItPink campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research! 🎀 Organised by members of the Hammond Lab, the Grand Raffle raised over £500 for Breast Cancer Now, supporting vital research across the UK. For more information on the breast cancer research underway at the Department of Oncology, visit our blog where our scientists share insights into their projects and what makes them so important: https://lnkd.in/eQgZaAF5 #BreastCancerAwareness #WearItPink #BreastCancerNow #OxfordOncology #CancerResearch

Yesterday, we marked World Mental Health Day with a programme of relaxing events organised by our Mental Health First Aiders. The day was filled with moments highlighting the importance of mental well-being, starting with a department breakfast and a refreshing yoga session, a creative crafting workshop, and a popular house-planting activity. In the fast-paced environment of Oncology, it is crucial to pause, connect, and care for our mental health. Our events provided a welcome break and reinforced the significance of mental well-being in our personal and professional lives all year round. Read more about our successful day and the importance of mental health in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/e8UQcsfV

It’s #OxfordOpenDoors in Oxford today so we’re with colleagues from Department of Oncology, University of Oxford meeting with members of the public and talking about someone the work that happens here on the Old Road Campus. Including a great snakes & ladders game about the ups and downs of clinical trials developed by one of our team. Love this part of the job!

The sun is shining and we are officially open for #OxfordOpenDoors We are here until 4pm today ☀️ Tour our labs, hear some talks, learn about the incredible work that happens here 🔬 Lots of family friendly activtities 🧑🧑🧒🧒

Congratulations to Kristijan Ramadan and his team for their paper, which was published today in Cell. The team has discovered a new process for repairing damaged DNA that is particularly relevant for patients undergoing colorectal cancer treatments. This study provides insights into a new pathway for cells to repair DNA damage, which could improve cancer treatments and lead to better patient outcomes in the future. You can read the paper in Cell here: https://lnkd.in/eEjGdxap

We are counting down the days! Come and visit us this Saturday (14th) 10am-4pm for Oxford Open Doors. There will be fun scientific activities for the whole family and tours around our labs. More info: https://lnkd.in/eJ64gWtV

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant in Immunology and Genetics, working under the direct supervision of Prof. Benjamin Fairfax, who has extensive experience in functional genomics and human immunology in healthy volunteers and cancer patients.    The Fairfax group’s research programme is dedicated to understanding predictors of response to cancer immunotherapy.   The successful candidate will play a key role in this research, co-ordinating sample collection, immunological and genetic assessment, resource allocation, experimentation and assisting in the development of new data and approaches. Find out more about this exciting role by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/dkkqGqPU

We have an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Officer to join Oxford Cancer. Find out more about this exciting role below.

📢 Registration is now open for Oxford Cancer's 2025 DPhil studentships open day on Thursday, 5th September 2024, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, via Zoom.   Oxford Cancer awards around 15 full-time positions on the DPhil in Cancer Science Programme each year for researchers looking to start their academic careers at one of the world’s leading research organisations. These positions are funded through the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Oxford Centre.   This opportunity would interest those from various scientific areas, including clinical, biological, engineering, mathematics and statistics.   The programme is unique and distinctive in offering integrated training across the following themes: - Immuno-Oncology - Cancer Big Data - Novel Therapeutics - Early Cancer Detection   It builds on Oxford’s outstanding research record in these areas, spanning the University and Hospital Trust.   The scheme caters to researchers from a wide range of backgrounds, with four types of applications welcomed:   Application Type 1 – Clinical Trainees. Qualified doctors at all stages of training (from foundation to higher specialist training).   Application Type 2 – Medical Undergraduates. Medical students who are currently undertaking a primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent). At entry, we will be looking for evidence of completion of at least the first two years of a primary medical qualification and achievement at the level of an upper-second or first-class honours degree (or iBSc).   Application Type 3 – Non-Clinical/Fundamental Scientist. Science graduates that hold (or be predicted to achieve) the equivalent of a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in biological, medical, or chemical science, as appropriate for the projects offered.   Application Type 4 – Non-Clinical/Fundamental Scientist. Science graduates that hold (or be predicted to achieve) the equivalent of a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in engineering, mathematical/data, or physical science, as appropriate for the projects offered.   For the 2025 intake, Clinicians and Medical Undergraduate students will be enrolled directly onto 3-year projects. Non-clinical / fundamental science students are enrolled onto a 4-year course, where they will take on two 6-month rotations within their first year, before deciding on a final 3-year project for the remainder of their DPhil.   Registration closes on Monday, 2nd September; all information can be found at https://lnkd.in/eA4APApd

Mark your calendars and come and say hello on 🗓️ Saturday, September 14th, for Oxford Preservation Trust Open Doors! The Old Road Campus Research Building will host lab tours, talks by our scientists, and fascinating instrument demonstrations. Suitable for kids and adults and free for all!